Green & Sustainable
Sustainable and eco-friendly activities, experiences and places to stay.
Planning a 'green' break to the Peak District and Derbyshire has never been easier. Britain's original National Park is the perfect place to enjoy slow travel, where you sit back, relax and soak up the views whilst you explore by foot, bike, bus or train.
Green transport, including an excellent local network of buses and trains, is at the heart of a visit to the Peak District and Derbyshire, and there are lots of eco-friendly activities to enjoy in the area: including cycle routes, ebiking experiences, and walking trails.
Being green doesn’t have to mean giving up luxury and comforts either. If you truly want to connect to nature and sleep under stars with all the amenities of your home, then glamping is the perfect way to travel green.
The Peak District and Derbyshire is dotted with carbon-neutral and eco-friendly places to stay including environmentally-friendly hotels, lodges and cottages, plus lots of electric car charging points too.
See below for some of the places offering greener holiday options, including organic-sourced food, and find places to stay and attractions that have received environmental accreditation.
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Car-free days out with discounts: Top attractions…
We’re delighted that so many of our attractions are now offering discounts and incentives for visitors arriving by bus.
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Great days out on the bus from Buxton
Discover the beauty, history and heritage of the Peak District – all just a bus ride from Buxton
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Exploring Buxton on Two Wheels: An E-Bike…
Buxton is easily accessible by train – just an hour from the centre of Manchester – and a short walk from the station you can pick up your e-bike…
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How to get the most out of your trip to the Peak…
We’ve worked in partnership with This Expansive Adventure to create this guide to help you get more from your trip to the Peak District and…
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Heights of Abraham
Take a cable car flight to the Heights of Abraham 60-acre hilltop park, with cavern tours, exhibitions, adventure play and much more.
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Hoe Grange Gorgeous Glamping Pods and Gypsy…
Go glamping in style with stunning views of the Peak District countryside from your pillow. Spacious ensuite shower and every luxury you need for a…
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Chatsworth Garden
Chatsworth is welcoming visitors with more than 50,000 new flowering perennials, shrubs and trees as well as a huge, new stone sculpture called…
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Scaldersitch Farm Boutique Camping
Scaldersitch Farm offers boutique glamping in luxury tipis with stylish interiors, luxurious washrooms and private wood fired hot tubs. With walks…
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DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park Hotel
The DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park Hotel is located on the doorstep of the beautiful Peak District and is the perfect base for exploring. Enjoy…
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Matlock Farm Park
Come on down to Matlock Farm Park, the ideal place for families to visit to enjoy the fresh air and have fun with our friendly animals.
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Beech Croft Farm Caravan & Camping Park
Beech Croft farm is a small, rural, friendly, family-run caravan and camping site located between Buxton & Bakewell in the heart of the Peak District…
Green & Sustainable Events
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TEMPLESPA at Forest Bar
Join us for a unique evening of relaxation and indulgence with Temple Spa at The Cat and Fiddle, home of Forest Distillery.
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The Midlands Permaculture Festival at Earthed Up
Forest gardens , Tools for regeneration, Permaculture Climate Action, microbes & minerals
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Tommy's Pizza X Forest Distillery at The Cat and…
Join us for an exciting evening filled with great food, drinks, and a light-hearted quiz!
Green & Sustainable Trails
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Bakewell Children's Walk
This short walk takes you around the beautiful old town of Bakewell, with plenty of opportunities for adventurous kids to explore.
Burbage Edge Circular Walk from Buxton Station
A lovely moorland circular walk which will take you past the Burbage Edge trig point and reward you with great views of Buxton.
Castleton Heritage & History Walk
This lovely 5.4 mile route takes you around the highlights of Castleton, one of the prettiest and most historically significant villages in the Peak…
Lightwood Old Reservoir walk from Buxton station
A pretty circular walk that takes you through the home of the Buxton Pure Life water source bottled at the nearby factory.
Green & Sustainable Itineraries
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Day trip from Sheffield: Explore Matlock &…
The busy market towns of Matlock and Bakewell are a great day out for all the family and the bus is the hassle-free way to travel.
Car-free guide: 48 hours in the Hope Valley
Take in dramatic scenery, quaint villages and some of the Peak District's most iconic attractions along the Hope Valley Line between Manchester…
Day trip from Sheffield: Exploring the Hope…
Offering some of the best views and most picturesque villages in the country, Derbyshire's iconic Hope Valley is one of the best-loved parts of the…
Peak District classics: Hope Valley itinerary
Taking in some of the best views and most picturesque places in the Hope Valley, this varied tour would make an excellent weekend or midweek break.
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